Acacia by mistake

Chapter 32

Ever since Kou Dan became a teacher, she has a new name called "Liulan".Ah Ran has always felt that this name is not as nice as "Kao Dan".

However, Koudan dislikes being called Koudan very much.At first, Ah Ran couldn't get used to it, but ever since she saw Kou Dan pull out a person's tongue, Ah Ran never missed it again.

Ah Ran has always been afraid of Liu Lan's arrival, but now, he is looking forward to it.

For no reason, why did Liulan come?Aran thought carefully.Perhaps because of the idea of ​​looking for treasures, he felt that Liu Lan's purpose suddenly became suspicious, and it might be related to the treasures.

——But having said that, Ah Ran now looks suspicious to everyone, and thinks that everything he sees is related to treasures. Not long ago, he secretly followed a guard who had a strange expression and quietly left his post.As a result, at the end, Ah Ran watched the man rushing into the hut with a painful expression on his face, stood speechless for a long time, and had to go back in despair.

Without leaving much time for thinking, Father Yan quickly let Ah Ran take a bath and went to the room to wait in advance.

Ah Ran cleaned her body as quickly as possible, but unfortunately it was not fast enough.Not long after, two servants walked in, holding balm loofah and other things in their hands.Ah Ran tried her best to persuade them to let her come, but was rejected, so she lay down on the edge of the tub, screaming as she was rubbed by the rough loofah.

After a while, Ah Ran's whole body was completely new - the rough skin was polished and smoothed, and the balm was finely smeared.The long, soft hair was washed and combed, loosely tied with a headband, revealing the eyes of different colors.Although no makeup was applied to the face, the fair skin was given a touch of ruddy luster due to the steaming heat.

Ah Ran sat in front of the bronze mirror, letting the servant comb his long hair, closed his left eye, and opened the dark right eye to look at himself.

It was originally worth five denarii, but now it is worth seven denarii.He estimated in his heart.

Think of lovesickness again.

When Xiangsi was with him, she never dressed up specially, but even if she woke up sleepy in the morning and yawned while hugging the quilt, she still looked good and was worth at least 250 taels of silver—it could buy as much as five Arans.

After thinking wildly for a while, Ah Ran heard a urging from outside, stood up quickly, and followed them to the highest room in Nuanxiang Pavilion.

Liulan didn't like anyone other than the two of them entering the room, so Father Yan took Aran to the door and left on his own.

Ah Ran stood alone in the room, turning her head nervously.

Liu Lan may come at any time, we must make good use of the present time!

He quickly ran to the closet, and searched all the possible hiding places here as fast as he could.

No, no, not here!

Ah Ran, who found nothing, scratched her head anxiously, thinking desperately.

That box can be easily held in one's arms by one person, so it is not too big after all.But at the same time, if it is too small, it will be called a "box" instead of a "box".

The above guesses are all nonsense, Ah Ran discovered this in despair.

I can't waste any more time thinking about it, where is the treasure hidden?

He suddenly thought of the story told by the escort.

Originally, Ah Ran didn't believe in strange powers and gods, but once he was connected with the treasure at this time, the motives of old blind Qi were very doubtful-including the incident that he was beaten to death.Perhaps, the reason why Xiazi Qi was seriously injured was precisely because his purpose was discovered and he was tortured to extract a confession.

These conjectures are easy to come up with, but even though Ah Ran wanted to understand them, she still couldn't determine the location of the box.

If it were me, where would I hide my things?

His eyes fell on the bed.

Ah Ran has been hiding her hard-earned money by the bedside, will others do the same?Looking at the pillows and bedding on the bed, his eyes became more and more burning.

Ah Ran, who was in a hurry, was obviously in a daze. How could he feel that there was something hidden under the flat quilt, so he couldn't help but stepped forward, and stretched out his hand to lift it——

"Aran, long time no see." A familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from behind, "Why are you so enthusiastic today, I know you are going to bed early. Did you miss me?"

"pat".

A drop of cold sweat fell down Ah Ran's forehead and hit the bright red brocade quilt, leaving a round and shallow mark.

Ah Ran didn't dare to look back, he was trembling.

Liu Lan stood behind him.

"Uncle Wang, how's the information on Nuanxiang Pavilion going?" Qiao Xiangsi asked the middle-aged man standing in front of him.

The middle-aged man Qiao Xiangsi called "Uncle Wang" was about forty years old, with a medium build, a square face, and a shopkeeper's attire.But a pair of kind eyes are faintly shining, in fact, he is a practicing family who hides his secrets.

At this time, Uncle Wang seemed to be more concerned about another issue.After hesitating for a long time, he said softly: "Master, you... really plan to change your name?"

Qiao Xiangsi said impatiently: "How many times have you asked, can such a major event as a name change be a fake? I have already written a letter home, and I will revise the family tree when I get back."

"But..." Uncle Wang was still hesitating.

Qiao Xiangsi's face darkened: "Why, don't you think I did something wrong?"

"Master's name is very popular. After receiving the letter, Master and Madam, I'm afraid she will be sad." Uncle Wang persuaded, "Master, think twice before acting."

Qiao Xiangsi snorted and said, "When they named me, they didn't think twice at all! You said they would be sad, why didn't you say that I have been tormented in the past 18 years? You also said that I am loved, you are all Want to see my jokes!"

"Don't dare." Uncle Wang hurriedly said, "Young master just decides."

Still angry, Qiao Xiangsi tapped on the table with her fingers and said, "Get down to business!"

Uncle Wang reported the news he had heard these days one by one: "Master, the Nuanxiang Pavilion is indeed as you said, and there is a lot of space inside. It is not only a golden cave, but also a very secret evil sect..."

He eloquently introduced the history of Nuanxiang Pavilion.

In just a few days, he was able to investigate a "hidden sect" so clearly, this Uncle Wang is obviously not an ordinary person.

But Qiao Xiangsi didn't care about the history and legends of Nuanxiang Pavilion. After listening to it for a while, she asked eagerly, "Let's not talk about the distance, how many masters are there in Nanshui Town? , plus me, can you beat him?"

Uncle Wang looked distressed.

Qiao Xiangsi was thoughtful: "Indeed, there are many masters there. I suffered a lot when I went last time..."

Uncle Wang said embarrassingly: "If the young master goes, the odds of winning are even smaller."

Qiao Xiangsi seemed to be trampled on her tail, jumped three feet high, and said angrily, "Am I so useless?! Obviously, all the people who taught me Kung Fu said that I have strange bones, and I am a genius!"

"No, it has nothing to do with the young master's martial arts. It's just that if the young master goes there in person, he will have to spread his hands to protect him..."

"I don't need anyone's protection." Qiao Xiangsi waved his hand and muttered, "It's because of this that I don't like to come out with you, or I'm comfortable alone..." Thinking of Ah Ran, he suddenly felt that he was very right: If he hadn't been alone in danger and bravely ventured into the magic cave, how could he have given Ah Ran a precious chance to save himself?

Unexpectedly, his young master suddenly stopped being angry, and there was still a strange smile on his face. He wondered if he was confused. He couldn't help but feel very worried, and quickly offered advice: "With the current manpower, a frontal attack may cause damage. But the young master and Meng Shaoxia have a good relationship, and the Tianmen station is not far from here, if you tell Meng Shaoxia about this, the two sides can plan together, and you will be safe."

"He can't." Qiao Xiangsi shook her head like a rattle, "He has a special status and involves too much. Once involved, it will be a battle between two or even more forces. Don't involve him in my own affairs—— What's more, we are still breaking up friendship!"

"In this case, things will be difficult." Uncle Wang paused, and said solemnly, "Besides, according to the information we bought from Changfei Building, the disciple of the speaker in Nuanxiang Pavilion—that is, the young master ordered us to investigate That person—will come in the near future. Not only is he strong in martial arts, but he is also fierce in attack, violent and bloodthirsty, and has an unpredictable personality. However, the righteous men who went to challenge were all... alas. Up to now, his reward order is still pending, but no one dares to care about it."

Qiao Xiangsi frowned and said: "Those people are too stingy! If 1000 taels is not enough, it's 1 taels, 10 taels. Why don't you find someone to kill him earlier! It's still causing me trouble now. Back then, Yue Daxia single-handedly All the villains who are wanted are put to death, look at how easy it is! I will do the same in the future!"

The young master really likes to dream more and more.Uncle Wang thought worriedly.

Qiao Xiangsi also realized that she seemed to be digressing, coughed dryly, and said, "Anyway, help me recruit people as soon as possible, wait for my order, and come to Nuanxiang Pavilion to find someone at any time—"

"Looking for someone?" Uncle Wang asked in surprise, "Young master, your plan is not to get the treasure hidden in the Nuanxiang Pavilion? Aren't you planning to dedicate it to Yue Daxia as a teacher apprentice ceremony?"

Qiao Xiangsi was ashamed.I don't know why, just now he was thinking about Aran, but he almost forgot about it.He hurriedly changed his words: "Look for something. You heard me wrong, what I said is obviously looking for something!"

"Aran, are you looking for something? Why don't you talk?"

Ah Ran only felt a cold body approaching her from behind, and a slight sigh came from her ears, like the hiss of a poisonous snake in the summer grass, just one sound made people feel cold all over in the hot summer.

Something has to be said.

Aran swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Tell me, and I'll help you find it. Or...is there something you're hiding from me that you don't want me to find out?" Liu Lan hugged Aran from behind, and gently stroked Aran's neck with her fingers.

As long as he exerted a little force, accompanied by a clear sound of bone cracking, Ah Ran's slender neck would break immediately, like a flower that was broken by violence.

"I, I'm cold." Ah Ran whispered, "I'm wearing too little clothes, I want to cover myself with a quilt."

"It's all my fault that I froze poor little Aran." Liulan's voice seemed full of apology, "But why is Aran's forehead covered in sweat?"

The author says:

Ah Ran: If I say it's cold sweat, will I be strangled to death?